VALLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)

www.vcsd.k12.ny.us

1,346 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Valley Central High School, located in Montgomery, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Valley Central School District. Situated on State Route 17K, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, electives, and various specialized programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Valley Central High School is deeply integrated into the local Montgomery community, fostering a culture of student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school supports numerous athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, which aim to develop well-rounded individuals. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, residents and families are encouraged to visit the official website at http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us.

1,346

Total Students

113.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	749
Hispanic	394
Black	120
Asian	21
Two or More	60
American Indian	1

White
749 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
394 (29.3 %)
Black
120 (8.9 %)
Two or More
60 (4.5 %)
Asian
21 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
Phone:	(845)457-2400
Website:	http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 317

Grade 10 367

Grade 11 319

Grade 12 317

Ungraded 26